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Josephine County Fire

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Feb 13

Josephine County Fire
Fog or Ice
55°F
39°F

Low

Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change, Favorable conditions for burning.

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Josephine County Fire

County Fire serves the residents of Josephine County, Oregon, providing emergency response and fire protection services.

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County Fire, located in Merlin, Oregon, has a long-standing commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its community. With a dedicated team of firefighters and emergency personnel, the agency provides a range of services including fire suppression, emergency medical response, and public safety education. County Fire is dedicated to maintaining high standards of service and fostering community partnerships to enhance safety. The agency continually invests in training and equipment to effectively respond to emergencies and protect lives and property.

7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Josephine County Fire, 220 Peach St, Merlin, Or 97532

Today

Feb 13
54.9°F 38.5°F
Fog or Ice
Low Fire Conditions

Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change, Favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 7:12am - 5:43pm
Precipitation 7%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 64 - 95 %
Winds SSE 4.6 - 9.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 m³/m³

Sat

Feb 14
55.7°F 41.9°F
Slight Continuous Rain
Moderate Fire Conditions

Rain, not freezing, continuous, slight, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:11am - 5:44pm
Precipitation 63%, 5.07 mm
Rel. Humidity 67 - 100 %
Winds SSE 6.1 - 14.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.29 m³/m³

Sun

Feb 15
53.8°F 42.9°F
Heavy Drizzle
Moderate Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, heavy, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:09am - 5:45pm
Precipitation 67%, 2.73 mm
Rel. Humidity 67 - 97 %
Winds WSW 5.4 - 13.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.29 m³/m³

Mon

Feb 16
44.7°F 33.2°F
Slight Rain Showers
Low Fire Conditions

Rain shower(s), slight, Favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 7:08am - 5:46pm
Precipitation 88%, 10.6 mm
Rel. Humidity 88 - 99 %
Winds SSW 6.2 - 10.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.30 m³/m³

Tue

Feb 17
42.5°F 26.7°F
Slight Snow Showers
Low Fire Conditions

Snow shower(s), slight, Favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 7:06am - 5:48pm
Precipitation 83%, 4.1 mm
Rel. Humidity 66 - 99 %
Winds SSW 7.6 - 13.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.30 m³/m³

Wed

Feb 18
44.7°F 25.2°F
Light Continuous Snow
Low Fire Conditions

Continuous fall of snowflakes, slight, Favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 7:05am - 5:49pm
Precipitation 48%, 1.1 mm
Rel. Humidity 60 - 98 %
Winds W 3 - 5.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.29 m³/m³

Thu

Feb 19
46.5°F 32°F
Fog or Ice
Low Fire Conditions

Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change, Favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 7:03am - 5:50pm
Precipitation 66%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 55 - 99 %
Winds SW 6.7 - 11.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.31 m³/m³

** Yellow or Red highlights indicates more dangerous fire weather conditions. Please verify burning status with your local fire agency.

Weather source: noaa.gov. Updated Feb 13 6:07pm.

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ODF - Southwest Oregon District

With hot, dry summers and frequent lightning, the area faces high wildfire risk. The Southwest Oregon District office oversees fire protection for diverse lands through responsible management, rapid response, and community partnerships.

Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) protects 16 million acres of Oregon's public and private forestlands from wildfire, manages 800,000+ acres of Oregon's state forests, enforces the Oregon Forest Practices Act and other rules and laws to conserve Oregon's forests, assists private forestland owners, and works with urban communities to help sustain Oregon's most "lived-in" forests - trees in urban areas, city parks, neighborhoods, and open spaces. ODF serves Oregonians by helping to keep forests healthy, working, and sustainable.

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